U.S. stocks look to rise after jobs, write-downs soothe nerves

NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Stocks are seen climbing to further highs next week, as the market turns to the kick-off of earnings season, and hopes abound that with an upbeat September jobs report and Wall Street write-downs the worst of this summer's credit crisis is finally past. See full story.

Earnings Outlook: Alcoa to set off earnings season with modest growth

SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Alcoa Inc. will usher in the unofficial start to the third-quarter earnings season late Tuesday, when the aluminum producer is expected to show earnings increasing at a modest pace, in a pattern likely to be repeated by companies other than lenders and home builders. See full story.

The Fed: Further Fed rate cuts not baked in the cake, economists say

WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- The strong September jobs report and cautious comments from Federal Reserve officials have left Fed watchers with the sense that further interest-rate cuts are not necessarily baked in the cake. See full story.

Auto Review: 2008 GM -- Happy New Year!

BEAR MOUNTAIN, NY (MarketWatch) -- Start with some beautiful blue lakes (after the tourists have gone home), add in touches of fall color, some mountains, deserted roads, and a long line-up of 2008 cars and trucks. What you have is a nice way to usher in the New Year, at least on the automotive calendar. See full story.

Economic Report: September rebound for U.S. nonfarm payrolls, up 110,000

WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- The U.S. unemployment rate rose to 4.7% in September, the Labor Department reported Friday, but government data showed job growth was stronger than expected over the past three months, putting further interest-rate cuts by the Federal Reserve in jeopardy. See full story.

MarketWatch First Take: South Africa mine rescue a reminder of the other price of gold

SportsWatch: Executives mix business and pleasure on the marathon course

CHICAGO (MarketWatch) -- Lately, Derrick Hesser has been hitting the treadmill at 9 p.m., squeezing in his scheduled run after his children have gone to bed. Long runs are reserved for the weekends, with companionship from a local running group. See full story.

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